Roberto Diosdado at California Wrought Iron, 809 Jennings Ave., 962-5506. I shopped around all over southern SB County, Ventura and Oxnard for some custom wrought iron gates for the archway between my living room and dining room. Roberto did a fantastic job. He and I designed the gates together and he did the work on time and without any problems. Plus, his was by far the lowest estimate that I had gotten. Old-style craftsmanship and bargain prices. It doesn't get much better than that!

It sure can be hard to find stuff.Edhat, can you cross reference and add "metal" or "metal work" and "wrought iron" to the referral list?

MTNDRIVER

2014-06-21 07:24 AM

John Tilford, on Por la Mar Drive near the zoo. Very reasonable and a very nice guy.

COMMENT 529610

2014-06-21 07:26 AM

I highly recommend Greg Harrah at EC machines. A creative welder and man of integrity. 805-689-1414.

COMMENT 529626

2014-06-21 08:28 AM

Peter Grim, Elephant Iron. really a great guy. He's done work all over town including the wonderful enclosure around the sadly now closed coffee shop in the 700 block of State Street where McConnells Ice Cream is now located. I used to have coffee there and stare at the beautiful iron work -- of course, Peter is a friend.

COMMENT 529630

2014-06-21 08:45 AM

Peter Grim is great. Professional and courteous. Not a friend, but have seen his work and it's well crafted and beautiful.

COMMENT 529638

2014-06-21 09:17 AM

Hans Duus Blacksmith on Industrial Way in Buellton.

CATNET4

2014-06-21 09:33 AM

I just had a total knee replacement surgery and needed railings put in so I could get up and down my concrete steps.I called Randy at Custom Iron Welders had very simple but attractive railings installed. Really pleased with the work and price! Very nice guy too!www.customironwelders.com

COMMENT 529658

2014-06-21 10:18 AM

Jean Pierre. European Iron Works.805-895-9548

He's the best. Very nice guy as well.

COMMENT 529669

2014-06-21 11:14 AM

Jean Pierre is a true artist. You will not find a better ornamental iron worker.

europeanironworks-sb dot com

COMMENT 529721

2014-06-21 03:50 PM

Ramirez Iron Works (805)705-8539 I think they do the best work here in Santa Barbara and are reasonably priced. We had some custom railings and chandeliers crafted by them and I couldn't be happier.